The Most Common Birth Defect Associated with Women Who Took

question 21

Multiple Choice

The most common birth defect associated with women who took thalidomide during pregnancy was

• A)emotional disturbances in the child.
• B)physical deformities of the limbs.
• C)cognitive abnormalities.
• D)preterm births.

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